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Know the Difference Between Direct Impingement and Gas Piston Systems Before Building from an AR15 Kit(Post)
One hallmark of the AR-15 is this: the action is cycled through the mechanics of a gas system - of some sort or other.But not all AR-15 rifles utilize the same form of gas system, let alone components
Hoppe’s Cleaning Kits: A Basic Tutorial for Firearm Cleaning(Post)Whether you push the fields with a single shot break action CVA hunter, compete at the range with a Colt M1911, or hunt big game in the west with a bolt action Remington 700, there comes a time (prefe
Carcano Rifle FAQs(Post)You ever seen a Carcano rifle in the wild, at a gun shop or at the range? These WWI-era bolt-action rifles are handsome, but won’t necessarily turn your head any faster than an M1903 or a Lee-Enfield.
Performance Upgrading Pistol Parts and Accessories(Post)Some of us like to tinker with our guns more than others. Beyond personalization and customization, there are pistol parts you can swap out that stand to boost handling and performance. Here are some
What You Need to Clean a Gun [Plus Best Practices](Post)Keeping your firearm clean will ensure operability, safeguard accuracy, and help protect the firearm’s value. Letting your gun get dirty is a bad idea, but do you have everything you need to keep it i
Pistol Frames and Gun Parts Kits: Top Questions Answered(Post)Why would you ever want to buy a pistol frame when you can just buy a functioning pistol?Well, for some, buying the frame and building it out with a kit affords the freedom to make customizations on t
Unique Historic, Sporting, and Military Surplus Firearms You Can Find at SARCO(Post)We’ve just added a whole bunch of unique sporting, historic, and military surplus firearms on our website, some of which are in pretty good condition despite being as old as they are.Check out some of
Gun Kits: Customizing Your AR for Recoil Mitigation(Post)The AR-15 has been called America’s Rifle not only because of its popularity but because of its versatility. You can make an AR into a long-range platform, a self defense rifle, or a hunting rifle. Yo
7 Commonly Misused Gun Terms(Post)If you listen to the news for more than 5 minutes, you will hear reports about guns that are so glaringly inaccurate or misrepresented they will make your skin crawl with discomfort.But what’s worse t
Building a 1911 from a Build Kit? These Are the Best 1911 Upgrades to Make Along the Way(Post)If you build a 1911 from a build kit, conventional wisdom will tell you that half the purpose of the build kit is that it will have everything you need.This is true and we can’t argue with it. We even
4 Great Rock Island Firearms (Shotguns) for Varied Shooting Disciplines(Post)It’s no secret that Rock Island Firearms offer exceptional value at a hard-to-believe price point. When it comes to rock-solid (pun intended) guns, Rock Island has a stranglehold at the juncture of pr
Looking for a Lee Enfield for Sale? Buy These Too(Post)Unless you’re going on the hunt for a Lee-Enfield for sale with the objective of making it a wall hanger, the rifle is not the only thing you should buy. If you intend to use it, make sure you pick up
A (Very) Short History of 7.62x51mm NATO(Post)Need a new M14 barrel? Do you hunt with .308 Winchester?Then you should be interested in the history of 7.62x51mm. It is the catalyst for, or enabler of, both those conditions.It also gave rise to one
9 Things You’ll Be Glad You Read About Cleaning a Gun (Post)There are thousands and thousands of firearm platforms out there, and not all of them are even breech loaders. In addition to muzzleloaders, we have all different sorts of actions, not to mention tha
6 Parts to Upgrade, Replace on, or Add to Your Para Ordnance Pistol(Post)Para Ordnance, which produced a wide range of 1911-inspired handguns, including some unique double-stack models, was (and remains) very popular.It’s been almost ten years since Para Ordnance officiall